Purchasing Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB The Purchasing Manager's primary responsibilities include the following: Develop overall strategy for increasing market share and developing the overall construction product line Manage direct buy & sell purchasing strategy in US and/or coordinate purchasing with HQ Global Purchasing team Evaluate current parts/services products to maximize sales and share growth opportunities Rely on extensive experience and judgment to establish Parts and Service program sales channels and set growth goals Work with engineering and product development to define, develop, and release new products based on market needs Work with the VP of NA Sales to establish and identify market opportunities and develop pricing and program strategies to ensure competitiveness of company products focusing on Parts and Service Maintain relationships with key vendors and clients and participate in contract development and negotiations Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree plus 5-10 years of related business experience in tractor, ground care, compact construction or OPE industry Advanced capability of various software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of CRM and ERP tools desired. Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple projects with attention to detail and work collaboratively across functional areas Approximately 20% travel required Ability to build relationships and skillful in collaborating between interdepartmental personnel Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication Collect, analyze, and present results in a concise, actionable format Ability to manage business processes and troubleshoot issues that may arise #J-18808-Ljbffr